Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the year comes to a close, it's important to start thinking about your bookkeeping tasks to ensure a smooth transition into the new year. Deadlines are fast approaching, but it doesn't have to be stressful. Have you given your bookkeeper, wife, partner), accountant or tax accountant, what information is needed to complete your reports? Accountants need good information to create detailed reports and save money on your taxes.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. That’s why at Autodesk, we continuously put the spotlight on individuals who embody these characteristics. Case in point: our annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction roundup. More than just a list of people, Autodesk's 40 Under 40 initiative celebrates some of the brightest pros in our industry.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Reconstructing a Career ccapoccia Fri, 12/08/2023 - 09:36 By now, business leaders are familiar with the labor shortage plaguing the construction industry. In addition, staffs have a gender imbalance: the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) reports that women constitute just 9.9% of the construction workforce. While organizations work to attract students to the industry, Suffolk Construction gained an asset from an unexpected place: the legal field.

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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Any commercial building can be built in three easy steps. Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients. The approach is easier on building owners so they can concentrate on their business instead of construction – we take care of it all from concept to

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What Are Your Predictions for the Construction Market in 2024? ccapoccia Tue, 12/05/2023 - 16:46 Allen Sanders General Manager SAS Construction Inc. The construction market in 2024 should be better due to the fact we have a residential election, and generally the market is a little better during election years.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Non Residential / Commerical Construction Stats 2023 Via 4bt.us – Objective, verifiable, local market construction cost data and integrated project delivery solutions. [contact-form] The post Non Residential / Commerical Construction Stats 2023 appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As demand for workers in other economic sectors cools, construction still faces a wide margin between the number of available positions and the supply to fill them.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 8, 2023

CBO Recognizes 2024's Sustainability VIPs Recognizing the leaders of sustainable practices & programs Elizabeth Manning Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:25 Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine’s Sustainability VIP recognizes the efforts and ingenuity of those building a better future. Qualifying nominees for Sustainability VIP 2024 include all construction industry professionals — general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, etc. — who have developed programs or launched initiatives

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2023

What’s top of mind for Viewpoint customers? Catch up with your peers for a recap of our recent “Connect, Lunch, Learn” Roadshow in Portland, Oregon!

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Airports Mass Timber New Project Portfolios Reconstruction & Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction The art of flight has captivated humans since the Wright Brothers made history with their first powered flight in 1903, changing our world forever.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The campus, which DPR expects to complete in 2026, will use 12,000 tons of steel, 600 miles of framing studs and 700 acres of drywall.

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Arizona 147

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Growing From the Ground Up & Cultivating a Lasting Team ccapoccia Thu, 12/07/2023 - 14:36 Giorgio Carera’s life was shaped around equipment — his father worked for a tractor manufacturer, and his grandfathers were a farmer and a builder, respectively. His first job was with an Italian equipment manufacturer, and he was based in Bangkok, Thailand. He covered the Southeast Asian Pacific Rim, including Australia and New Zealand.

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Equipment 367

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 6, 2023

When it comes to construction projects, accounting and financial management are like the foundation of a building. These components are hidden behind the scenes but play a crucial role in a project's success. This is why many firms rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to effectively connect tasks like job costing and project management.

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Construction Today

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The construction industry is currently facing significant challenges due to shortages in labor, materials, and equipment. These shortages not only impact project timelines and costs but also require a strategic approach to ensure successful project completion. Explore the various facets of construction shortages and offers insights into effectively managing these challenges.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Chip factories, battery plants and data centers require more steel than typical commercial construction, according to a new report.

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Commercial Construction 149

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Exploring Modern Solutions That Can Increase Worker Safety ccapoccia Tue, 12/05/2023 - 09:29 In construction today, the most important part of the job isn’t the project plans or even the equipment used. It’s the ability of business owners to keep their team members safe. It might seem contrarian, but companies must consider how they use new solutions to ensure safety in the context of the ongoing conversation about using technology such as drones, reality capture and machine control on jobsites.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments Austin, Texas, has developed an ETOD Policy Toolkit Study to make transit-oriented developments more equitable for current and future residents and businesses. rcassidy Mon, 12/04/2023 - 13:23 GEETI SILWAL, AICP, LEED AP BD+C With its ETOD Policy Toolkit Study, Austin, Texas, is striving to make communities centered on transit stops more equitable for current and future residents and local businesses.

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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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PC Construction

DECEMBER 6, 2023

PC’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) has been an overarching foundation for the development of future PC leaders for decades. In fact, our current president and CEO, Matt Cooke, is a graduate of this very program, along with several members of PC’s executive leadership team. We currently have 15 enthusiastic participants in the LDP, ranging from recently accepted to nearing graduation.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Space on the first floor of the company’s six-story, 270,000-square-foot headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, will house Virginia Tech’s Coalition for Smart Construction.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How to Build an Ergonomics Strategy That Works ccapoccia Mon, 12/04/2023 - 17:08 Labor can be harmful to physical health when proper attention isn’t given to how the work is designed and performed. Improper tools, limited mobility and other factors can lead to workers missing time from work due to soreness, fatigue and other health issues.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The grant awards include $3.1 billion for the California High-Speed Rail Authority and $3 billion for the Brightline West linking Southern California to Las Vegas.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Learn Civil Engineering

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the sector of road construction and urban planning, the quest for materials that blend functionality, durability, and aesthetic appeal is never-ending. Enter resin-bound edging strips – a product that’s swiftly gaining traction in the UK for its remarkable qualities.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.

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Detroit Michigan Design 132

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 5, 2023

5 Ways Cordless Power Tools Promote Safer Jobsites ccapoccia Tue, 12/05/2023 - 09:19 In 2002, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor released a booklet that outlined many of the dangers that power tools present, including exposed moving parts, flying chips and sparks, in-running nip points, etc. Corded pneumatic tools also presented dangers like “being hit by one of the tool’s attachments” as well as their air hoses being prone to accidental stri

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Chicago and security contractor will not begin work on migrant camp after state Gov. J.B. Pritzker required a review by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Contractor Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 200,000 jobs, an increase of 2.6%.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Machine learning, artificial intelligence and physics-based models can accelerate net-zero efforts, providing a more than 100-fold increase in the pace and scale of decarbonization, according to the consulting firm.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 5, 2023

How AI Can Help Construction Firms Get Ahead ccapoccia Tue, 12/05/2023 - 08:53 Despite significant demand for building from both post-pandemic backlogs and new opportunities spurred by federal funding, it’s tough for many firms to take on new work. Supply chain challenges, high inflation and steep pricing on materials and labor still plague the industry, making it challenging for firms to stay on budget and commit to jobs.

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